AWEA BM-850II
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
How much does the AWEA BM-850II cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The AWEA BM-850II is a box-way vertical machining center with 850 mm (33.5 in) of X travel, 650 mm (25.6 in) of Y and 610 mm (24.0 in) of Z. It is the smallest of the BM-II machines, the line AWEA builds for heavy cutting, and the only one whose table load is under a tonne: 850 kg (1,874 lb) on a 1,050 x 650 mm (41.3 x 25.6 in) table.
Box ways on all three axes define the series. AWEA describes them as precisely ground and heat treated, with hand scraping on the key contact surfaces. Sliding ways damp vibration well in interrupted cuts and under large cutters, and they are slower than rolling guides. The numbers show it: 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapids in X and Y, 24 m/min (945 ipm) in Z.
As listed, the spindle is a belt-drive unit turning 8,000 rpm with a 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) motor. BT40 is standard and BT50 optional. That combination suits steel and cast iron at moderate speeds; it is not a spindle for small tools in aluminium. Shops that want the same footprint with higher speed should look at the AF-1060II, a linear-guide machine with a 12,000 rpm direct-drive spindle.
For its travel the BM-850II is heavy at 6,700 kg (14,771 lb). The 24-tool arm type magazine takes tools up to 7 kg (15 lb). Power requirement is 25 kVA, the control is the FANUC Oi -MF Plus, and a single screw type chip auger arrangement with Y-axis chip augers is standard on this size.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 610 mm (24.0 in) |
| Table Size | 1,050 x 650 mm (41.3 x 25.6 in) |
| Max Table Load | 850 kg (1,874 lb) |
| Distance Spindle Center to Column | 710 mm (28.0 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 125 ~ 735 mm (4.9 ~ 28.9 in) |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 / BT50 (Opt.) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) |
| Max Spindle Speed | Belt-drive 8,000 rpm |
| Rapid Traverse Xy | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1 - 15 m/min (39 - 591 ipm) |
| Tool Capacity | 24 T |
| Max Tool Length | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø75 / Ø150 mm (Ø3.0 / Ø5.9 in) |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.008 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.006 mm |
| CNC Control | FANUC Oi -MF Plus |
| Air Pressure Requirement | 6 kg/cm² |
| Power Requirement | 25 kVA |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 360 liter |
| Machine Weight | 6,700 kg (14,771 lb) |
Specifications sourced from awea.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Box ways on all three axes, ground and heat treated, for heavy and interrupted cutting
- 650 mm (25.6 in) of Y travel on the smallest model of the line
- 6,700 kg (14,771 lb) of machine weight behind an 850 mm (33.5 in) X travel
- BT50 available as an option to the standard BT40 taper
- Low 25 kVA power requirement
Limitations
- Spindle speed tops out at 8,000 rpm with a belt drive
- Spindle motor is 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp), smaller than the 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) of the BM-1400 MAX
- Rapids of 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) lag the 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) of the AF-1060II
- Table load of 850 kg (1,874 lb) is the lowest in the BM-II series
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Box ways. AWEA states that the three axes of the BM-II series are equipped with box ways that are precisely ground and thoroughly heat treated, and that key contact surfaces are hand scraped. The AF-II series is the maker's linear guide way line.
02
AWEA's table lists a belt-drive spindle with 8,000 rpm and a 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) motor. The taper is BT40 with BT50 as an option. The maker also mentions gear spindle and high speed spindle options for the series, so ask what can be ordered on this size.
03
Travels are 850 mm (33.5 in) in X, 650 mm (25.6 in) in Y and 610 mm (24.0 in) in Z. The table is 1,050 x 650 mm (41.3 x 25.6 in) and carries 850 kg (1,874 lb). Spindle nose to table top distance is 125 ~ 735 mm (4.9 ~ 28.9 in).
04
The BM-1020II has 1,020 mm (40.2 in) of X travel, a 1,120 x 650 mm (44.1 x 25.6 in) table and a 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) load rating, and weighs 6,900 kg (15,212 lb). Y and Z travel, spindle, rapids and tooling are the same as on the BM-850II.
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